Breaking: Paul Sweet Rd Soquel Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on Aug. 13

Published Aug 14, 2026 #Paul sweet rd soquel fire

First discovered: 8:13 p.m. Aug. 13

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Paul Sweet Rd Soquel

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:13 p.m. in Santa Cruz County, California.

Paul Sweet Rd Soquel Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Currently, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center